EXPERT PANEL
Panelists consisted of:
Tim Bishop, Town of Fairfield Department of Conservation
Rob LaFrance, National Audubon Society (CT Chapter)
James O’Donnell, Director, CT Institute on Resiliency & Climate Adaption
Becky Bunnell, Chairwoman, Fairfield Flood & Erosion Control Board
Gail Robinson, Ph.D., President, Ash Creek Conservation Association
DEEP CLIMATE RESILIENCE FUND
Senator Hwang convened this panel to position Fairfield to go after their share of $10 million in state funds. The deadlines for the funds are coming up November 10th and December 1st, so there isn’t much time.
ACCA made important connections with experts from Audubon and CIRCA who may be able to help us apply for a DEEP Climate Resilience grant to do engineering and sand circulation studies in preparation for larger federal grants in the future. Our Erosion Analysis (2021) and our Master Plan (2012, 2022) provided the scientific base for this next step.
Stay tuned for updates on our grant application.